week one, _______

sometimes, the words get stuck in my throat.
three words
i can't manage them
the thought of them
and it's not because i don't ______
or that i'm afraid to ______
and i most always mean it, ______
especially to you.
maybe it's your fault
because i don't know how
you'll take it if i say ______
so it lodges itself
in my throat.
inching towards my tongue
to drop from my mouth
fall to your ears:
______
i think.


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